Location
Canary Wharf

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working following a 'balanced' hybrid approach in line with business needs and company policy

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms globally, with over 30 offices worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest-quality advice and legal insight by combining global standards with deep local expertise. Our inclusive, friendly, and team-based culture fosters rewarding and stimulating careers full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow.

The Business Development (BD) function is central to executing the firm's ambitious global strategy, which places clients at the heart of everything we do. BD teams collaborate strategically with partners, lawyers, and other business professionals to drive sustainable growth by converting key client and market opportunities through targeted business development and marketing plans.

This role is part of a global BD product team supporting the Project Development and Finance Group. It is a hands-on, proactive position working closely with BD colleagues and acting as a key point of contact for product stakeholders within the firm to support the execution of wider BD strategy. This role offers an excellent opportunity to engage in client and market business development within a professional services environment, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to deliver tangible results as part of a global BD team.

Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting implementation of BD and marketing plans aligned with firmwide strategy and tracking progress focusing on ROI
- Conducting research on regional product and market trends, clients, prospects, and competitors to inform strategic marketing decisions
- Managing quality of output to meet partner expectations
- Assisting in revenue generation by supporting BD plan implementation, developing BD product offerings, promoting initiatives, and spotting market trends
- Supporting reputation management and marketing communications including client events, seminars, sponsorships, PR, directory/awards submissions, and thought leadership material
- Developing product knowledge to support firmwide client and sector programmes and identifying new client and sector opportunities
- Collaborating on strategically important BD function projects and supporting the BD Operating Model alignment with technology roadmaps and transition plans

Experience
Previous experience in professional services business development, preferably within a law firm environment. Strong commercial awareness of legal market development, particularly related to relevant products. Proven ability to develop advisory relationships with partners. Experience working collaboratively with lawyers at all seniority levels.

About you
Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Commitment to quality and attention to detail. A proactive and strategic mindset with the ability to spot market trends and opportunities.

Qualifications
A strong interest in and understanding of the products relevant to this role. While specific academic qualifications are not detailed, relevant experience and skills in business development within professional services are essential.